Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

stylish, sleek design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

heavier than competitors

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

efficient AMD processor

good battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited upgrade options

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.66 cm x 22.94 cm x 1.72 cm 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, glass Aluminum
Colour Dark moss Dual tone mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Glossy Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 36 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, ToF sensor Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Three speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features WoV (Wake-on-Voice) -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13 hours Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4b Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga Creator 7 15IMH05 (82DS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim wall mount power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards RoHS, ERP RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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